My 13 year old daughter was choked by a police officer and the both she and I were arrested. I am wondering if I have a case.

You have a case against you now that you need to defend. Whether you have a case against the police can be investigated as you defend yourself and...

I have a son who is in jail for wrongful doing and got blamed for a weapon that did not belong to him. Its the driver of the car

Right now the focus is on an attorney and release from jail. The trial is the opportunity to decide the facts. Jail phones are recorded.

Is it legal for a judge to put a retraining order on a person that forces him off land owned by him.

There are rights to be on and use real estate you own but a court, laws and zoning ordinances can constitutionally restrict or prevent some use of...

Can i be drug tested at random if I am a confidential informant?

If you signed a contract to be informant that allows this then you are breaking the contract and can probably be fired. Don't think they can force...

Landlord did not clean properly after previous tenant's animals. What are my rights?

See Chapter 562A the iowa code for residential landlord- tenant rental duties and remedies. The city may have rental housing inspections and...

Can a person get a carry and conceal license in Iowa if they have been charged with a felony

Probably anyone can pay to take the class. Doesn't mean he can buy, possess or concealed carry...

You can only make decisions for yourself. The investigator will try and make a felony case against you. You need an attorney. Do not talk to the...

My friend was arrested today with 2 grams of marijuana on him, and did not have to go to jail. Why is that?

An officer can issue a citation to appear. It is a misdemeanor and not unusual. He needs an attorney.

In Iowa, is the non custodial parent's income required in the students application for financial aid?

Student loans are probably federal financial aid forms and not dependent on what state you or the student lives in. If you want the aid you need...

I received a subpoena this evening for next Tuesday as a witness

The subpoena is supposed to be issued with a notice that- Rule 1.1701(4) Protecting a person subject to a subpoena. a. Avoiding undue burden or...